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3. Inspect cutting edges of all blades. Sharpen the cutting
edges if they are dull or nicked. Sharpen only the top of
the cutting edge and maintain the original cutting angle
to make sure of sharpness (Fig. 82). The blade will
remain balanced if same amount of metal is removed
from both cutting edges.
SHARPEN AT THIS
ANGLE ONLY
END VIEW
Figure 82
4. To check blade for being straight and parallel, lay blade
on a level surface and check its ends. Ends of blade
must be slightly lower than the center, and cutting edge
must be lower than the heel of the blade. This blade will
produce good quality of cut and require minimal power
from the engine. By contrast a blade that is higher at the
ends than the center, or if cutting edge is higher than the
heel, the blade is bent or warped and must be replaced.
5. Install blade, sail facing toward cutting unit, with
anti-scalp cup, lock washer, and blade bolt. Tighten
blade bolt to 85–110 ft.-lb. (116–150 N⋅m).
Preparing for Seasonal Storage
Traction Unit
1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units and the
engine.
2. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure, page 14.
3. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as necessary.
4. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points. Wipe
up any excess lubricant.
5. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped, or rusted. Repair any dents
in the metal body.
6. Service the battery and cables as follows:
A. Remove the battery terminals from the battery posts.
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire
brush and baking soda solution.
C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with
Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47)
or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for 24
hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
Engine
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the
drain plug.
2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new oil filter.
3. Refill oil pan with 5.3 U.S. quarts (5.1 l) of API
15W-40 CF, CF-4, or CG-4 motor oil.
4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for approximately
two minutes.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel.
7. Secure all fuel system fittings.
8. Thoroughly clean and service the air cleaner assembly.
9. Seal the air cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet with
weatherproof tape.
10. Check anti- freeze protection and add a 50/50 solution
of water and Peugeot recommended anti freeze (Toro
Part No. 93-7213) as needed for expected minimum
temperature in your area.
Cutting Unit
1. Check blades and tighten blade bolts to 85–110 ft.-lb.
(116–150 N⋅m).
2. Check and lubricate caster arm bushings.
3. Check and lubricate caster wheel bearings (if so
equipped). Tighten caster wheel nuts to 140–165 ft.-lb.
(191–225 N⋅m).
4. Check all fasteners for looseness; tighten as necessary.
5. Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points. Wipe
up any excess lubricant.
6. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted areas
that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
7. Check and relieve tension on drive belts.
8. Thoroughly clean top and underside of cutting units.
9. Store machine with wing decks lowered.
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